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that "starter home" is larger than the home we just purchased to settle down and raise a family in. :) in any case, it's lovely. the backyard is beautiful.

re: cleogrrl's comment -- aren't most homes six-figures?

lovely home, full of personality. love the painted piano. we did that with my in-law's old upright and it still sounds lovely with regular tuning.

i would love to see a full house tour. love the warmth of all the painted wood and those floors are amazing!

we had lights just like these in our first house. they definitely didn't fit the style of the home or our tastes, so we took them out and sold them on Craigslist. I would search antique stores and craigslist to find them.

i don't understand everyone's hate for using a designer. i don't think that using a designer means the style and decorations inside the home reflect someone else's tastes. a good designer can help you figure out your style and how to incorporate all the elements in a cohesive way. and since when did using a professional mean you can't be featured on Apartment Therapy? the DIY reader can still get design and decoration ideas from the home tour. I, for one, am pleased to see a well put together house that doesn't feature pallets as furniture and a Keep Calm and Carry On poster.
Beautiful home, great use of colors and artwork. I especially love the massive trunk table outside.

my husband and i both work full-time, though he owns his own general contracting business and i work a corporate job from home. i do most of the housework and i'm totally fine with it for one major reason - it's not expected of me. i tidy up during the day since i'm home all day long and usually have time between client calls, but if i decide i'd like to take a nap over cleaning the kitchen, no big deal. the husband handles anything that needs fixing and the stuff i don't like to do (scrubbing toilets, cleaning out gutters, scooping up dog poop from the yard). furthermore, we have always lived entirely off my salary and use his income for savings, home improvements, or to reinvest in his business. i think the key is finding what works for you and being honest with your partner when you feel you're doing more than your share.

we bought our Dyson Stowaway last year on closeout for $300. it's awesome! does a great job of picking up all the hair from our two labs and the wand is long enough that I don't have to bend over too much (I'm 5'9"). plus i love how compact it is when all wrapped up. it fits in our little linen closet! highly recommend.

what's wrong with choosing art based on simply liking the look of it? that's so silly to say you can only choose art because of a personal connection to it.

i'm tired of the books arranged by color, the "wall words" all over everything, the MCM overload. i don't mind the DIY trend for the most part, though some is definitely better than others (as with everything on the internet).

I'm not a fan of the open shelving either. But then again, I cook hot meals three times a day and bake a few times a week. I would always be wiping things to keep them clean. I also don't like having so much out on the counters. I have a small kitchen with limited counter space. The only things I keep out are fresh fruit/veggies that I buy each week - and then i have maximized the amount of space I have when I need to prep a meal.
These are nice, but not my style.

About a Boy, which for some reason I always associate with Christmas; While You Were Sleeping; Bad Santa - along with most on your list. I love Christmas movies!